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Wellsville Unified School District 289
Wellsville Unified School District 289 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 4,595. The median household income is $84,904 and the median age is 41.5.
4,595
Population
37
People / sq mi
$84,904
Median Income
41.5
Median Age
Wellsville Unified School District 289 covers 123 sq mi of land at 37.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
Economy & Income
$84,904
Median Household Income
$40,606
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$229,500
Median Home Value
$1,229
Median Rent
83.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.3%
High School+
23.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wellsville Unified School District 289 serves a community with a population of 4,595 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Wellsville Unified School District 289 is $84,904, with a per capita income of $40,606. The poverty rate is 3.9%.
Wellsville Unified School District 289 is 92.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 59.2% Asian, and 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Wellsville Unified School District 289, 94.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Wellsville Unified School District 289 is $229,500, with a median rent of $1,229. The homeownership rate is 83.7%.
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Data for Wellsville Unified School District 289 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2012870).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.